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Dec. 9, 2012: Film and Theatre in Boston

Published On: Dec 05 2012 12:38:49 PM EST

BOSTON -

The visual arts are on display on CityLine!

First, one white DJ who went by the name Daddy- Dewey helped spark a cultural revolution in 1950's Memphis! The inspiration lead to the 2010 Tony Award Winning Musical under the same name of the down home Tennessee town, and now comes to Boston! Hear from acclaimed actor and cast member Horace Rogers.

Also, unearth truths about America's crumbling healthcare system with Peter Nicks' newest documentary 'The Waiting Room.' Filmed as a composite of 24 hours, Nicks and his crew dive into heartwrenching and heartwarming tales of patients, and caregivers in an Oakland, CA emergency room.

Plus, the iconic words of Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man make their way to the Huntington Theatre Company stage in January. Hear some of Ellison's own words through guest Johnny Lee Davenport as well as what to expect next month.

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